The Commission of the Prophet/Preacher (2): Commissioned to Speak
In this commencement address at the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary, Prof. Cammenga expounds on the prophet/preacher's divine commission based on Jeremiah 1, arguing that God specifically calls preachers to proclaim His Word rather than to perform administrative, entertainment, or social functions. The address emphasizes that the preacher's primary duty is to speak only God's Word as commanded, not personal opinions or the preferences of the congregation.
Commencement exercises of the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary were held on June 19, 2012 at First Protestant Reformed Church of Grand Rapids. The text of Prof. Cammenga's address on that occasion concludes here. Previous article in this series: July 2012, p. 427. It is God who commissions the prophet/preacher. God knows him, God sanctifies him, and God ordains him (Jer. 1:5). God commissions the prophet/preacher to speak. This is the great calling that God gives to the...
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